The struggle over the outrageous One Paseo proposal brought into sharp relief the importance of the San Diego City Council in shaping our regional quality of life, whether we live and vote in San Diego or not.

Of special importance is the First District, which includes La Jolla, Carmel Valley, and Del Mar Hills, Heights, and Terrace. Democratic incumbent Sherri Lightner is termed out. Republicans are hoping to flip District 1 and thus win a 5-4 majority on the city council. High stakes indeed!